Eating and drinking experience

Create products that have consumer-preferred taste, texture AND nutritional appeal

The dining landscape has been transformed by COVID-19. 86% of surveyed consumers indicated that the pandemic has influenced their demand for products with added health and wellness benefits.¹ Additionally, 27% of consumers have increased their takeout and delivery orders in the past 12 months.² Whether opting for takeout or delivery, consumers expect their food and beverages to serve up the same enjoyable experience as they would have in-store – dishing out not just exceptional flavour but also enhanced nutrition, great mouthfeel AND value for money.

From the first sip of a velvety coconut latte to the satisfying crunch of a crispy chicken, eating and drinking experiences go beyond basic nourishment and reflect personal preferences and cultural traditions. The challenge lies in how you can seamlessly address the intricate combination of taste, texture AND nutritional benefits that consumers crave while in the pursuit of health.

Whether you're formulating delightful air-fried crispy chicken strips or refreshing sparkling beverages with sugar-free syrup, we are here to guide you in discovering the right ANDs for your application. Join us on a journey to elevate both eating AND drinking experiences.

Deliver tasty, nutritious AND convenient ready meals

Eating at home is a new way of life, even post-pandemic. Consumers seek elevated dining experiences, with 78% expressing a willingness to pay extra for products that offer a restaurant-like experience.³ They are also looking for chef-inspired, easy-to-prepare AND nutritious options across the refrigerated, frozen and shelf-stable categories, which present resource and budget management challenges for formulators.

Explore our innovative ready meal concepts and solutions, featuring a five-minute phosphate-free chicken breast salad with an eggless dressing, and crispy fried fish with cheese sauce that's delightfully stretchy. We can assist you in meeting consumer demands and developing products that elevate the home eating experience.

Create your next big drink that quenches consumers' thirst

Consumers in Asia Pacific aim to strike a balance between health and sweet cravings, with 70% wanting to reduce sugar intake.⁴ Yet, they still crave an occasional sweet treat. Moreover, with the increasing demand for delivery or takeaway drinks, consumers expect similar elevated drinking experiences to what they savour in-store.

Manufacturers face the ongoing challenge of innovating beverages to meet consumer preferences for taste, texture AND nutrition, while also ensuring products remain in tip-top condition despite rough handling and prolonged hours.

Work with Ingredion's experts to craft the next trendsetter in your beverage lineup. From a captivating sky blue latte with liquid mochi to an indulgent caramel boba milk tea featuring quick-cooking tapioca balls/boba with a perfect texture, your next success story is ready to unfold with our innovative solutions.

Turn your challenges into opportunities with Ingredion

At Ingredion, our expert application, sensory and insights teams work together to bring your vision to life. Our formulation know-how, vast knowledge of regional trends and broad portfolio of nutrition, health and wellness solutions, as well as texturisers, enable you to excite and surprise consumers with innovative flavours and textures, all while delivering nutritional benefits that exceed conventional expectations.

_Sources:

_{1. Innova, Lifestyle & attitudes survey 2022 (Average of Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Indonesia, Mexico, Spain, UK and US).}

_{2. Euromonitor, Eating at Home: Opportunities in the New Consumer Landscape, Mar 2023, Ingredion proprietary 360 Value research, 2022, Indonesia and China.}

_{3. Innova proprietary 360 value research, Dec 2022.}

_{4. Mintel Bubble Milk Tea Report, Atlas.}